# F1 Austrian GP: Russell beats Antonelli to top spot in final practice

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-27 12:45 UTC · Category: Sports · Sources: 5 · Current Velocity: 13.98

## Executive Summary
George Russell tops final practice at Austrian GP

## Intelligence Brief
George Russell was fastest in the final practice session at the Austrian GP.


Coverage from Sky Sports, Formula 1, BBC, Autosport, and ESPN reports that Russell set the fastest time, beating Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton.


The session sets the stage for qualifying, with multiple outlets providing live updates and results.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Who was fastest in final practice at Austrian GP
George Russell

### Who were the top three in final practice at Austrian GP
George Russell, Kimi Antonelli, Lewis Hamilton

### Where is the Austrian GP being held
Spielberg

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Austria, Antonelli, Russell, LIVE Austrian Grand Prix, Austrian GP George Russell, F1 Austrian GP Russell, Practice Three, Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Sports | Austrian GP: George Russell tops Practice Three from Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton to set up thrilling qualifying | 2026-06-27 11:43 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi-AFBVV95cUxNYkItbGplU0dnRktreE1hRy1OcHZUZDhSZUc1blhlVGZNRW9Dd3lmUC1aS2U0bGR1eThJQjUtX1RiNzJfX0FXNUdMV0VoRHk3RG5HLU9Pb3ZlV002cUxWSS1MdnA0cXJlRlBLTU9SdF91dHRBdU5tRDBldzl2YnZNMnhuVVB1aXQ5cUxyUXRsSkhWWWxtSVlFVHhjWmN6OTQ1RkdwYmdVWnpWRnQ3WDhLaC1ZSDBlY0UwSkNCcDZyWHVNeVpxdm9CdTVzcFlOdmhIT1FiY1ZDMHVPb244MnZ1WkI3Q0wySmtDbHUtc29ldjVveEI1LVZiQQ?oc=5) |
| Formula 1 | Russell goes fastest in final Austria practice | 2026-06-27 11:43 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3AFBVV95cUxNa19xZFpLMVZOYnRBemZnekVhTXNxN1ZQQkxFRFFyOXFKVU9pYTlZSjBRN3dvMTBaUWpMczRoeXRfQkJEa2V6OUZzRTJiQ3RwQ3RaQ29oNFV5RzRGdVdSdUptWHlYczBGVzRONko3b3BmNUxvZjE0dkdFcWNYcHU1NU5OYkFEdGhNZjc0ZTJnOEZuWDVuU21ZXzdMQlQyLUZXNV9JclRHQnFxWDd0VDdSVm02T3kyOW9UcWFWbkRtekZyMk1tVTI5ZGJjZHlubm5kX1o2U1czQ3dBRThX?oc=5) |
| BBC | F1 practice & qualifying LIVE: Austrian Grand Prix 2026 times, results, radio & updates from Spielberg | 2026-06-27 11:43 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYkFVX3lxTE45UEJjejd5M1VoRU1uMUFaTVNPTFZ0cU9QMXE1ZFlOYzdaYUF5SnlJNFVPZG5YS042WldYWHBUYnpULWhIMEtlM3haSDBmNjlFY0lOUHpyYkszUDMtUnZ4blVn?oc=5) |
| Autosport | F1 Austrian GP: Russell beats Antonelli to top spot in final practice | 2026-06-27 11:43 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMieEFVX3lxTFBPcHJEYW9tWXlnNzI4T1BkOWhNN09xVTVEYlVZcDk1QThPekJ1MVF5VEJVT0RBTk83bWtzY2Ffb2pLaGhlLTBvc1BzV2tVcGo1VDRrbXBOdUE4V1hjQVpfRXYwOWozc1VGTFlHWlE3a0JkUnNmNGxoVQ?oc=5) |
| ESPN | Austrian Grand Prix: George Russell tops final practice in closing stages, Kimi Antonelli behind | 2026-06-27 11:32 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3gFBVV95cUxPTHpudnl6a0w1WC1aUTdieWcyTm9NS0NBRHUtTzB3eXFTTUNpd2RDZjhQckdqVEExVkt3YnM5QllYVEkxN09ZQi1SNHF5ZDRMUS1ZUjcxOGtkRzE5V095TWhRSW1UdDg0Z3dnZXM1bzZuNWdZVE9teEhiUTRONEY4WGFGRUJfbHZ1QXpJMW0ySF9zTzFLMVZvQTNUY1lKSHFWT2dLZVZuU3RKVC03Q0NFY0lqZ3R4UnNpc2J0bjFteF9aQU9WOGpoYUVSR2E0VWxGbzlEc3RUWVFZVzF0SGc?oc=5) |

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